Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
Who does Title IX Protect?
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in both the educational and employment settings, so the policy applies to administration, faculty, staff, students, and third parties.
Title IX Policy
The University Title IX co-coordinators ensure that all campus constituencies receive proper training and review all reported allegations of sex or gender discrimination, including alleged violations of the Mount Union Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy.
Title IX Team
The Title IX Grievance Pool, Decision-Maker Pool, and Appeal Decision-Maker Pools are made up of University employees (both faculty and staff) who are specially trained to serve in these pools. Members of the Grievance Pool can serve as both investigators and advisors. Their role is formally outlined in the Policy. The Title IX Team, with approval from the president, selects the members of the pools.
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Pool Members
The following individuals will serve as pool members for the 2024-2025 academic year:
- Loay Al-Zube – Professor of Engineering
- Jody Bryan – Director of Academic Support
- Tara Canestraro – Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
- Marci Craig – Director of Human Resources
- Dawn Daugherty - Assistant Dean of Students and Director of International Student Services
- Heather Duda – Director of Grants
- Joanne Fedder – Assistant Director of Human Resources
- Shawnta Forester – Director of Student Engagement
- Darrell Gaitor II – Residence Life Coordinator
- Melissa Gardner – Chief Communication Officer
- Crystal Johnson - Network Support and Training Analyst
- Dr. Chad Korach – Director of the School of Engineering and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
- Lynn Riggle - WRMU Coordinator and Assistant Director of Communication
- Caitie Scott – Director of the Mount Union Fund
- Sara Sherer – Director of Residence Life
- Lee Smith – Director of Physical Plant
- Randolph Smith – Associate Director for Athletic Recruitment and Development
- Suzy Venet Pietz – Associate Athletic Director
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Decision Makers
- Mark Black – Chief Organizational Impact Officer and Senior Title VI and Title IX Administrator
- Andrew Boothe – Associate Organizational Impact Officer and Title VI and Title IX Coordinator
- Marci Craig – Director of Human Resources
- Jesse Cunion – Assistant Dean of Students
- Dr. Heather Duda – Director of Grants
- Melissa Gardner – Chief Communication Officer
- Sara Sherer – Director of Residence Life
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Appeal Decision Makers
- Mark Black – Chief Organizational Impact Officer and Senior Title IX Administrator
- Andrew Boothe – Associate Organizational Impact Officer and Title IX Coordinator
- Marci Craig – Director of Human Resources
- John Frazier – Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
- Melissa Gardner – Chief Communication Officer
